Eugene Watts
American musician
About Eugene Watts
Born 1936. Eugene Watts is an American trombonist.
Eugene "Gene" Watts is an American-Canadian trombonist and a founding member of the Canadian Brass, a brass quintet based in Canada.
Early life and education Watts was born and raised in Sedalia, Missouri, and studied at the University of Missouri School of Music and New England Conservatory of Music.
Career Watts worked as an orchestral trombonist for several American orchestras. He was hand-picked by conductor Seiji Ozawa as principal trombonist for the Toronto Symphony, where he met Charles Daellenbach, and persuaded him to start the Canadian Brass in 1970.
In 2010, he retired from touring, and is now listed as an "Emeritus" member of the Canadian Brass. He currently resides in Toronto. He is a teacher (emeritus) of the Transcendental Meditation program, having been trained in India personally by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
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Who is Eugene Watts?
American musician
When was Eugene Watts born?
Eugene Watts was born on 22 February 1936 in Warrensburg.
What is Eugene Watts's occupation?
Eugene Watts is a trombonist.
What nationality is Eugene Watts?
Eugene Watts is American.
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